Physical education is more than just exercise for kids: it's also about promoting healthy eating habits, and choosing activities and games that help develop kids’ social-emotional skills. From kicking a ball to eating a nutritious snack, physical activity and education offers children a much-needed break from their school studies and gets their minds and bodies primed for greater learning.
We have lots of tips and recommendations for incorporating healthy physical activity and education into any after school program, from simple activities that get all the wiggles out to more involved activities meant to help improve kids’ nutrition choices and eating habits.
Balance and coordination are two of the most important gross motor skills in a child’s physical development. It allows children to participate in sports and physical activities, it reduces their risk…
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The playground is an essential part of every after school program. And while there’s no denying their physical benefits, playgrounds also offer many opportunities to build valuable social and emotional skills.
It’s no secret that yoga offers a range of physical benefits for students including improved flexibility, strength and coordination. But did you know that it can also impact their social-emotional development?
Did you know that 1 in 7 Americans live in food-insecure households? That means that 41.2 million people - including 6.5 million children - struggle to get enough to eat…
Proper nutrition is important during childhood in order to help children thrive and grow.
And while there are many reasons why students may eat unhealthy - from the lack of food…
According to the CDC, childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and tripled in adolescents in the past 30 years. Families, educators and after school programs have a stake…